flakeyblakee Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Its both. they are wired together in the same harness. Good luck with the install! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basmoq Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 ya, now I just have to choose between the stereo controls and sound deadening my doors... Tough call, but I'm leaning towards the sound deadening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRKnight Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Well I finally got around to doing this and I can confirm that this WILL NOT work with the single disk cd player in the 08 special edition. I hooked it all up, connected the battery and the cruise control side still worked but the new radio buttons did nothing. I took it back apart and put it back how it was. I will be selling the steering wheel controls if anyone is interested. Sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatunka Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I just got this finshed works sweet. One problem... I yanked my steering wheel off before I checked to make sure ALL the clips holding the wire ribbons were disconnected, pulled the wheel off and out pops five feet of wire ribbons! CRAP!!! I got them all back together and spooled back up, if this happens there is a nifty little diagram on the part that spins that tells you how to set the spin deal so you don't snap one while turning your wheel. Otherwise very simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuperman Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I just got the part the other day from King of Parts. Have to get myself a torq wrench though, my tools are limited atm. Hey Tatunka, curious what you are referring to about the wire ribbons? How would we check that before the wheel is taken off? I hadn't read anything about that in the previous steps My vb Garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john103 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Can you guys recommend me a shop that would install this steering wheel on my 08 2.5i LTD? close to Niagara falls would be great since I'm in Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatunka Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I just got the part the other day from King of Parts. Have to get myself a torq wrench though, my tools are limited atm. Hey Tatunka, curious what you are referring to about the wire ribbons? How would we check that before the wheel is taken off? I hadn't read anything about that in the previous steps Yea, The part that I broke temporarily was a part behind the steering wheel, when you take your air bag off their will be two grey plugs sticking through and this part is what your control connectors/air bag attach to also. This, the grey plugs, I think is what got hung up and pulled the ribbons off so just don't go yanking on the steering wheel after removal, it should come off relatively easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basmoq Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I just ordered my controlls, can't wait to hook it up to my pioneer HU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs753 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 This thread is kinda pointless without pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basmoq Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I plan to take several, I was going to do it today, but instead my wife went into labor and we just got a little girl, so I'll have to get to it later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs753 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Roger that.Congrats on becoming parents!Just had a 10lb 5oz boy on the 9th of Dec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basmoq Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 oh, it's not our first, we have a 2.5 year old boy as well, hence trading in a practically new 06 Civic EX for the Suby OBW. I miss the gas mileage, but I don't miss the cramped quarters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs753 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I don't miss having to try and fit a car seat in the back.I judge all cars by this trait now,sadly.I see a Mini Van in my future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Has it been confirmed if the 08 specB wheel will/will not work with pre-08 manual tranny cars (aka I don't care about the paddles)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepore80 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I tried this same mod on my base model WRX and it worked. It seems as if the Legacy and Impreza WRX have the same wheel. I didn't get a chance to read this thread before doing it though. I've got two questions. First, how did y'all disconnect the two air bag connectors? I was afraid of breaking or activating the air bag. Second, what is the cheapest anyone one has paid for this part and where? I paid $123.09 USD plus tax at the dealer. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basmoq Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I just paid $100 with tax for the controls, not including a new wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 It looks like base model Imprezas have the same wheel as we do, but I don't know what stereo they have. As the controls are reported to NOT work on the base 2.5i Legacy with single-disc stereos, I wonder if the Impreza guys have found a work-around. I'd like to get my hands on a leather 08 steering wheel, whether or not I can add the steering wheel audio controls. Does anyone know where the failure occurs in using these controls on an 08 single-disc? Patrick Looking for spacers or adapters to install aftermarket speakers in the doors of your Legacy? CLICK HERE or PM me! http://www.carstereoadapters.com./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funker Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Does anybody know if you can get an '08 wheel that has the audio controls on an '06? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepore80 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 basmoq, where did you buy the audio controls for $100 with tax? phenryiv1, I did not do a work around or anything special to get the audio controls to work for my single CD player. I just plugged the combined audio/cruise harness back into the same connector that the cruise harness used to be in. I was actually surprised to see it work and pissed at Subaru at the same time for not having this feature on a $25k car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepore80 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 basmoq, where did you get the audio controls for $100? phenryiv1, I did not do anything other than plug the audio/cruise harness back into the connector that previously was used by the cruise. i have the single cd player, too. I was surprised that it actually worked and upset at the same time that Subaru did not install this from the factory for a $25k car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basmoq Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I just picked it up yesterday. I got it from my dealer, KO Subaru, but I doubt they will give you wholesale pricing because you didn't buy a car from them. I don't think they do anything but local pickup here in Akron, OH I will be discecting the control before installing, so I can give you all the info needed to create your own pc board with the resistors to make it out of momentary push buttons. I may take my blank and make one to sell (or keep it for myself and sell the factory one...) I will take pics and keep you all updated. Check back in a few weeks though, because I'm busy with a new baby, biochem in med school, and exams in doctoring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corykg Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 lepore80 has installed in 2.5i SE? we have conflicting reports on whether this will work with single disk player. 1 working, and a couple not working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 lepore80 has installed in 2.5i SE? I think so, but maybe he can confirm. lwe have conflicting reports on whether this will work with single disk player. 1 working, and a couple not working. Maybe build dates have something to do with it... Patrick Looking for spacers or adapters to install aftermarket speakers in the doors of your Legacy? CLICK HERE or PM me! http://www.carstereoadapters.com./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lepore80 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I have an '08 Impreza WRX, but the Legacy and the Impreza have the exact same steering wheel, cruise, and audio controls. I don't know if your single CD stereo in the Legacy is the same as the single CD stereo in my Impreza. Plug and play for the Impreza, but maybe this is not the case for the Legacy because the single CD player is different. IDK. I'm still wondering how y'all disconnect the connectors on the air bag. I didn't want to tempt fate and don't have a service manual, yet. Also, what torque spec did is used to tighten down the steering wheel nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenryiv1 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I have an '08 Impreza WRX, but the Legacy and the Impreza have the exact same steering wheel, cruise, and audio controls. I don't know if your single CD stereo in the Legacy is the same as the single CD stereo in my Impreza. Plug and play for the Impreza, but maybe this is not the case for the Legacy because the single CD player is different. IDK. There is a model number on the legacy single disc unit. I THINK that it has the number "204" somewhere in it (maybe above the display). Can you look at the Impreza stereo and see if it has a model number somewhere on it? Patrick Looking for spacers or adapters to install aftermarket speakers in the doors of your Legacy? CLICK HERE or PM me! http://www.carstereoadapters.com./ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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